"The single currency should allow the European Union, and therefore France, to balance its monetary strength with the United States. It should help us adjust to the development of China."

"For a long time many believed that there would be an automatic adjustment and counted on a rapid increase in the wages of the emerging nations, on our advances in technology and the costs of transport preventing disruption. But this reassuring analysis is out of date."

"I want to make an extremely strong appeal to those who abstained. Vote. It takes five minutes and then it's for five years."

"France on its own cannot impose its point of view. But neither should it give up on its demands. With a clear vote for change France will be in a strong position."

"Before the advent of artificial light, we had 13, 14 hours in bed every night... and so what we experience now is about a 40% contraction of how we used to sleep, and I for one am glad of that - I don't want to spend 13 hours in bed."

"I wish I were with some of the wild people that run in the woods, and know nothing about accomplishments!"

"You know, I'm cursed with morals. I was raised a certain way. I wish I wasn't. I wish I was raised by wolves."

"Indeed - judicious, consistent parenting is a dream of mine. No judgements, learning space and listening carefully are my goals."